Data is copied from the computer's main memory (random-access memory or RAM), and then written to the hard disk. The drive is the mechanical device that writes the data to the disk.
Where data and information are stored?
Data storage can occur on physical hard drives, disk drives, USB drives or virtually in the cloud. The important thing is that your files are backed up and easily available should your systems ever crash beyond repair.
What is the information stored in a computer is called?
Data (information) is stored in computers as Files. At the core of the computer is the central processing unit or CPU, the source of control that runs all programs and instructions.